ACE Director Diego James Navarro was selected for this national award from a country-wide pool of community college faculty. "'The ACCT's Association Awards are among the most prestigious awards any... faculty or staff member can receive,' said ACCT Chair and Orange County Community College (New York) Trustee Arthur C. Anthonisen. 'It is ACCT’s privilege to shine the spotlight on these outstanding leaders.'"

Technology Benefiting Humanity Award Nominee

The San Jose Tech Museum of Innovation Awards (2001)

Nominated in the category of economic development by Hewlett-Packard Company - World e-Inclusion Initiative for his work on the Certification And Traceability System (CATS)project. Diego "has brought together an ecosystem of partners that together have the capacity to successfully invent and implement this system around the world. Most importantly, he has done all of this with unwavering focus upon our customers and their goal of gaining access to sustainable economic development. He is a true pioneer."

Awarded to Cabrillo College for “…demonstrating leadership in setting policies and assuring results for the enhancement and expansion of opportunities for minorities and women in such areas as: enrollment, successful completion, participation in better paying, higher mobility college majors, campus environment, employment and promotion...” The DBA was sited as one of major factors for the selection. Press release (pdf)

Exemplary Program

U.S. Department of Education (2008)

One of eight community college programs selected from 100 nationwide to be studied “...as part of a national initiative to improve student preparation, access and persistence in community colleges.” Community Colleges Can! (pdf)

John W. Rice Diversity & Equity Award

California Community Colleges Board of Governors (2007)

Chosen as one of two recipients “...that clearly demonstrated an outstanding achievement in student equity.” Press release (pdf)

Example Program

Research & Planning Group for California Community Colleges with The Center for Student Success (2007)